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Animal Ordinances in Coral Springs, FL (2026)

6 verified animal ordinances for Coral Springs, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Chickens & Livestock

Coral Springs prohibits keeping livestock including chickens, ducks, geese, hogs, pigs, emus, horses, mules, goats, and sheep as pets in most zoning districts. Only RS-1 (rural residential) zoning may allow limited livestock. Community petitions have sought to change the chicken prohibition.

Coral Springs Chickens and Livestock Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Dog Leash Laws

Coral Springs Chapter 4 requires all dogs to be on a leash not exceeding 10 feet when on public streets, public places, or property other than the owner's. Dogs found at large may be seized and impounded, and owners face citations with civil penalties up to $500.

Coral Springs Dog Leash Law

Heavy Restrictions

Breed Restrictions

Coral Springs does not impose breed-specific restrictions. Florida state law prohibits local governments from enacting breed-specific legislation. However, Section 4-18 allows classification of individual dogs as vicious based on behavior, regardless of breed.

Coral Springs Dog Breed Restrictions

Few Restrictions

Beekeeping

Beekeeping in Coral Springs is governed by Florida Statute 586 which preempts local regulation of managed bee colonies. The state requires registration with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Local nuisance ordinances may still apply if bees cause public safety concerns.

Coral Springs Beekeeping Regulations

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. §§ 586.10, 586.045, 586.055 — Honeybee preemption & registration

586.10 Powers and duties of department; preemption of local government ordinances. — (1) The authority to regulate, inspect, and permit managed honeybee colonies and to adopt rules on the placement and location of registered inspected managed honeybee colonies is preempted to the state through the department and supersedes any related ordinance adopted by a county, municipality, or political ...

Exotic Pets

Exotic pet ownership in Coral Springs is primarily regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). A Class I, II, or III wildlife license is required depending on species. Section 4-5 of the Coral Springs Code regulates general animal keeping, and nuisance provisions apply to all animals.

Coral Springs Exotic Pet Regulations

Some Restrictions

Wildlife Feeding

Section 4-20 of the Coral Springs Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful to feed or entice any wild animal including raccoons, foxes, opossums, and ducks. Stray and feral cats are also classified as wild animals. Wild bird feeders on private property are the only exception.

Coral Springs Wildlife Feeding Prohibition

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Broward County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Coral Springs city rules.

Animal Ordinances in Broward County